Simon-Kucher is hiring: Director - Financial Services (Chicago) in Chicago

Join to apply for the Director - Financial Services role at Simon-Kucher To support the teams working on our exciting projects, we are looking for Director - Financial Services We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy customer engagement, product, pricing, innovation, marketing, distribution, and sales. Our consulting teams are made up of industryleading strategists with extensive experience in Financial Services (FS), including banking (retail, business, corporate), fintech, payments, wealth & asset management, capital markets, and insurance (property & casualty, life & health). Thanks to our talent and expertise, we are equipped to respond to the most pressing challenges in financial services, providing clear, actionable guidance using data, deep analytics, research, and behavior science. Whether designing pricing, growth, gotomarket, or innovation strategies, enhancing and innovating on product and pricing strategies with behavioral economics, reimagining distribution, or rebuilding sales organizations for todays business realities, our Financial Services sector brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and pragmatism to every business challenge. We are looking for talented individuals to support and amplify the growth of this dynamic Financial Services team in North America. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work whether its from home or in the office. Cultivate trustedpartner client relationships and source project opportunities leading to revenue generation. Deliver solutions through depth of content knowledge and client relationshipbuilding skills with expertise in the Financial Services sector. Actively participate in proposal development and presales meetings with potential new clients to address their needs and expand SimonKuchers commercial growth footprint. Demonstrate ability to develop, implement, scale, and manage delivery, balancing customer success, project profitability, and employee satisfaction while proactively responding to client feedback. Exhibit highenergy, handson, creative consulting as a leader who can work with clients, staff, and Partners in a nonhierarchical model. Lead and guide a talented team of junior consultants to develop innovative, actionable insights and recommendations using data, analytics, research that deliver impactful recommendations. Effectively manage multiple strategy engagements and project teams concurrently, including coaching, training, and feedback. Proactively steer the continued growth and development of SimonKuchers Financial Services practice by contributing to practice priorities, new capabilities, thought leadership, new business opportunities, and followon client engagements. Demonstrate empathy and emotional intelligence when managing conflict and communicating change. Play an integral role in recruiting and integrating new Financial Services consultants. Strong knowledge of and passion for the Financial Services sector. An undergraduate degree is required; MS, MA, MBA, or other advanced degree is preferred. Minimum 8+ years of experience in a professional services environment, ideally in management consulting serving the Financial Services sector. Access to an existing network within the Financial Services industry in North America, preferably with senior executives. Strong analytical skills with the ability to distill insights and takeaways from large sets of data. Demonstrated record of solving complex problems, directing teams, and completing challenging project activities within tight timelines. Record of managing multiple engagements, including work plans, deliverables, budgets, schedules, and accounts receivable. Ability to travel at least 25% of the time. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. We believe in building a culture that embraces belonging, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters.